Redwood
City, CA - January 29, 2003 - Over the
last three months, the City has sponsored three public forums to discuss
the community’s need and desire for a branch library in Redwood
Shores. A great deal of public comment was received through these forums,
and from a ‘needs assessment’ survey that has been distributed.
A fourth community forum has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 12,
2003 from 7 to 9 pm at Sandpiper Community Center, located at 797 Redwood
Shores Parkway.

At this meeting the
consulting architect will present some conceptual designs of the possible
branch library and community space. These conceptual designs are based
on the public input received over the last three months, and from staff
input. Diagrams of floor spaces, building profiles, and the overall site
layout will help attendees to visualize the proposed library, and the
services it could provide to the community.

Following this community
forum, the City will proceed with developing a grant proposal to obtain
funding from 2000’s Statewide Library Bond Act. If successful, the
grant will provide two-thirds of the cost of a new branch library in Redwood
Shores. If successful, the grant will provide two-thirds of the cost of
a new branch library in Redwood Shores. More information on the proposed
branch library at Redwood Shores can be found here.

The Redwood City Public
Library sponsors many free programs for children and adults, and helps
our community to "understand the past, prepare for the future, and
thrive in the present." For more information about library events
and services you may access the library’s home page at www.rcpl.info
or call 780-7026.

Visit Redwood City's
website at www.redwoodcity.org
for information about the City and its services, the community, recreation
programs, education, City government, and local business. Redwood City
news releases are also available online, at www.redwoodcity.org/news.

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Contacts:
Magda Gonzalez
Assistant to the City Manager
650-780-7300